Perfect for a family vacation, the bustling city has uniquely kid-friendly attractions all clustered around Katy Mills Mall
Mrs. McVeigh’s Manners: Overhearing Discriminatory Comments
An awkward dinner with future in-laws and what to say to your kids
Drowning Prevention: Signs to Watch
A drowning victim can be difficult to spot; that’s why it’s important to know the signs of a swimmer in distress.
Meet the Husband-and-Wife Team Behind Tepetán
The Oak Cliff parents of three went from corporate to cold press mixers
Where to Celebrate Father’s Day in Dallas
Outdoor adventures + steak dinners = full hearts
Moving? How to Help Ease the Transition With Your Kids
Counselors’ tips on empathizing with your kids and instilling a new sense of predictability
Travel to Caddo Lake State Park
How to navigate this East Texas treasure with kids
Vacation Guide to Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Called the Grand Canyon of Texas, Palo Duro is a natural wonder to behold and a great spot to take the kids. Here’s how.
Family Travel to New Braunfels
Where to eat, stay and place at this Hill Country haven
Meet Frisco Mom Kaitlyn Schaefer
This mom of two originally hails from Canada, found love in Germany, and now moved with her family to Frisco. She shares with DFWChild what drew her to Texas.
Dad Amongst Dudes: Day 1 Jitters
DFWChild’s humor column chronicles his 9-year-old’s first day at a new school and how who had to calm whose nerves.
Mrs. McVeigh’s Manners: Fairness in Invitations & Gift Giving
This reader was invited to the wedding shower but not the wedding. What gives?
Meet Children’s Book Illustrator Tabitha Paige
The fine artist behind Fox Hollow Studios and special needs mom talks farm life with three kids
How to Get a Learning Disability Diagnosis
Here’s how to get your child evaluated—and what to do next
What to Know About Auditory Processing Disorder vs. ADHD
In one ear and out the other
Boosting Your Child’s Executive Function
Expert tips for building and strengthening these everyday skills
Understanding Dyslexia, Dysgraphia and Dyscalculia
Signs to watch for and steps for early intervention
Talking to Your Child About Their Disability Diagnosis
Medical experts and parents discuss the how and when of having the talk.
Family Getaways at Texas Ranches
Saddle up for a trip to these six kid-friendly ranches 5 hours from DFW
Raising a Child with a Rare Disease
What these rare parents have learned from charting an unknown world